Слово англійською: space
Іменник
Переклад space українською: про́стір, мі́сце, ко́смос, про́пуск (у ре́ченні), прога́лина
Детальний опис
outside earth’s atmosphere
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(also outer space)
[uncountable] the area outside the earth’s atmosphere where all the other planets and stars are- in space Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space.
- the possibility of visitors from outer space
- space exploration/travel
- a space flight/mission
- the US space program
Wordfinder- asteroid
- astronomy
- comet
- constellation
- cosmic
- galaxy
- meteorite
- orbit
- space
- the universe
Wordfinder- astronaut
- countdown
- dock
- launch
- mission
- orbit
- rocket
- satellite
- space
- weightless
empty area
- [countable] an area or a place that is empty
- an empty space
- a large/small/narrow/wide space
- a space two metres by three metres
- He reversed out of the parking space.
- in/into a space We were crowded together in a confined space.
- They cram hundreds of animals into a tiny space.
- space between A and B Put it in the space between the table and the wall.
- space for something I'll clear a space for your books.
- The sculpture occupies a space in the centre of the campus.
- [uncountable] an amount of an area or of a place that is empty or that is available for use synonym room
- We have 50 000 square metres of floor space.
- Different brands compete for shelf space.
- Houses were built close together with almost no empty space between them.
- We must make good use of the available space.
- That desk takes up too much space.
- Traffic tends to expand to fill the space available.
- There is very little storage space in the department.
- Arrive early because space is limited.
- space for something This creates space for a bigger table.
- Can we make space for one more person?
- disk/memory space (= on a computer or device)
- [countable, uncountable] a place, especially a room or a building, that can be used for a particular purpose
- The venue is a great space for music.
- various gallery and exhibition spaces
- to rent/lease (a) space
- He was sharing office space with a lawyer.
- The business began to occupy more space.
see also safe space - [uncountable] the quality of being large and empty, allowing you to move freely synonym spaciousness
- The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space.
- We're enjoying the space here after living in a small flat.
- [countable, uncountable] a large area of land that has no buildings on it
- the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies
- protection for our parks and other green spaces
- It's a city with fine buildings and plenty of open space.
- Green space is important in the urban environment.
Synonyms landlandlot ▪ ground ▪ space ▪ plotThese words all mean an area of land that is used for a particular purpose.land an area of ground, especially one that is used for a particular purpose:lot (North American English) a piece of land that is used or intended for a particular purpose:- building lots
- a parking lot
ground an area of land that is used for a particular purpose :- The kids were playing on waste ground near the school.
- the site of an ancient burial ground
land, lot or ground?Land is used for large areas of open land in the country, especially when it is used for farming. A lot is often a smaller piece of land in a town or city, especially one intended for building or parking on. Ground is any area of open land; a ground is an area of land designed or used for a particular purpose or activity.space a large area of land that has no buildings on it:- The city has plenty of open space.
- the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies
plot a small piece of land used or intended for a particular purpose:- She bought a small plot of land to build a house.
- a vegetable plot
lot or plot?Either a lot or a plot can be used for building on. Only a plot can also be used for growing vegetables or burying people.Patterns- an open space
- open/empty/vacant/waste/derelict land/ground
- a/an empty/vacant lot/plot
period of time
- [countable, usually singular] a period of time
- Leave a space of two weeks between appointments.
- in the space of something Forty-four people died in the space of five days.
- They had achieved a lot in a short space of time.
in writing/printing
- [uncountable, countable] the part of a line, page or document that is empty
- Don't waste space by leaving a wide margin.
- There was not enough space to print all the letters we received.
- Leave a space after the comma.
freedom
- [uncountable] the freedom and the time to think or do what you want to
- She was upset and needed space.
- You have to give teenagers plenty of space.
see also breathing space where things exist/move
- [uncountable] the whole area in which all things exist and move
- It is quite possible that space and time are finite.
- the fabric of space and time
type of business
- [uncountable] (informal, business) an area of business in which a person or an organization operates
- His investments have focused on the healthcare space.
- Right now, the team is primarily at work on products within the mobile space.
Word OriginMiddle English: shortening of Old French espace, from Latin spatium. Current verb senses date from the late 17th cent.
Idioms be in a good, bad, dark, etc. place (also less frequent be in a good, bad, dark, etc. space)
- to be feeling happy, sad, worried, etc. about something; to be in a good, bad, unhappy, etc. state
- I'm happy now. I'm in a good place.
- Me and Ed are in a good space right now.
- The economy is in a better place than it was a year ago.
- He was in a bad place, mentally and emotionally.
- She was in a dark place after her mother's death.
look/stare/gaze into space
- to look straight in front of you without looking at a particular thing, usually because you are thinking about something
- He sat staring into space, like a man in a trance.
- She sat there motionless, staring into space.
- (informal) a person who is not useful or good at anything
- You are a pathetic waste of space!
- (informal) used in orders, to tell somebody to wait for more news about something to be announced
- I can't tell you any more right now, but watch this space.